Description
These Perfect Carrot Cake Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining all the flavors of a traditional carrot cake in a portable, bite-sized treat. Soft, moist, and packed with carrots, oats, and a hint of pineapple, these cookies are sure to become a favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-Ins:
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the grated carrots, oats, pineapple, and optional nuts or raisins.
- Blend the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–14 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Serve: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra treat, sandwich two cookies with cream cheese frosting in the middle.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
